Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fishergate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- George Leeman
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- The Guildhall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward I and York
- Olive Oil Container
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Cross
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham School
- Bone Trial Piece
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'